Surfing Waves

I moved down from a 7'2" to a 6'3" on the 7 I could pop and and ride easily, now, though sometimes I manage to pop up quite cleeanely, the majority of the time I seem to either be leaving to the right and the board automatically starts turning right, or I am too far back. I know I need to get my foot on the grip pad, but when I do it's almost like all my weight is on my back foot (regular footed) any suggestions?

how short/tall are you? you are riding a shorter board now, so it's not as stable as your 7'2"..it'll take time before you get used to it..goodluck!

Just practise mate Your body needs to adjust to the new size. you will get it right like second nature though. However i found the grip pad to be a godsend it automatically lets me know if im positioned right. Just try to get the back foot to that spot each time and you weight distrabution will come with practise

Oh the surf might not have been particulally forgiving of recent so i wouldnt think too much of it.